8 Healthy Aldi Finds Coming to Stores This October

Everything’s coming up autumn at Aldi this month. Whether you’re planning a fall party or looking for something quick and easy for dinner, this month’s finds have got you covered. From beet and goat cheese pizza to pumpkin pasta, we’ll give you some amazing ideas for how to use our top Aldi finds for October. The release dates vary by product, so be sure to check them before you head to the store. 

Specially Selected Pumpkin Feta and Beet Pizza

If you’re into gourmet-style pizzas, these Specially Selected Pumpkin & Feta and Beet & Goat Cheese Flatbreads are sure to be right up your alley. The pumpkin and feta flatbread combines sweet pumpkin, creamy mozzarella, tangy feta and caramelized onions. The beet and goat cheese flatbread combines beets, goat cheese crumbles, creamy mozzarella, red onions, marinated tomatoes, a delicate garlic sauce and fresh arugula. Beginning October 2, you can pick up one or two of these flatbreads for dinner and a few extra to store in your freezer for just $3.99 each. Or if you’re like me and don’t have an Aldi near you, you can make your own flatbreads at home by following a recipe like our Smoked Salmon Flatbread with Whipped Beat Labneh or Whipped Feta & Artichoke Flatbread.

Emporium Selection Halloween Cheese Assortment 

Thinking of putting a Halloween charcuterie board together? You’ll definitely want to include this spooky assortment of cheeses that includes Bat Knit Crazy Cheddar (5.29 oz.); Death by Garlic Black Garlic Cheddar Cheese (6 oz.); Scary Pumpkin Spice Wensleydale Cheese with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg (6 oz.); and Freaky Franken Sage Derby Cheese with dried sage (7 oz). Each Halloween-themed cheese is just $4.29 and available starting on October 2.

Reggano Halloween Pasta

This Reggano Halloween Pasta is perfect for an American ghoulish—I mean, goulash.  It comes in a variety of fun Halloween-inspired shapes including, ghosts, spiders, owls, bats and more. Beginning October 2, each 17.6 oz. bag is just $2.49. Pasta dishes are great for sneaking in extra veggies, like in our mac and cheese recipes—and using whimsical pasta in fun shapes can make meals even more fun for kids to dig into. And the Emporium Halloween cheeses would make a wicked good mac and cheese (just sayin’).

Priano Ravioli Pumpkin Sage or Butternut Squash

Ravioli is a super-quick dinner option but it doesn’t have to be your typical cheese-filled pasta pockets topped with marinara. Aldi has some tasty fall-inspired flavors, available starting on October 16, starting with Priano Pumpkin and Sage Ravioli which features a savory blend of slow-roasted pumpkin, cheese and toasted sage. And the Butternut Squash Ravioli combines oven-roasted butternut squash with several cheeses and spices. Both varieties are crafted in small batches and are ready in just four minutes. The packages suggest serving these raviolis with amaretto butter sauce and a sprinkle of cinnamon or brown butter sauce and sage leaves, respectively. Each 9 oz. package is just $3.69, so you can have a healthy, delicious meal that also fits your budget.

Southern Grove Spicy Mango or Chocolate Coconut Trail Mix

I always try to keep some sort of healthy snack in my car for when hunger hits—and trail mix is one of my go-tos. The combination of healthy fats, protein and carbs in the nuts is the perfect balance to help keep that hangry feeling away. And while I often make my own trail mix, these Aldi trail mix finds are something I’d grab and stock up on. The Southern Grove Spicy Mango Trail Mix is a blend of almonds, honey-roasted sesame sticks, sweet and spicy seasoned cashews and dried mango chunks. The beauty of this mix is that if it’s still warm where you’re at, there’s nothing that will melt while it sits in your car. But if the temps have cooled, the Chocolate Coconut Trail Mix might be just what you need. It’s a blend of cashews, coconut macaroon flavored almonds, almonds, semi-sweet chocolate chunks and dried coconut. These mixes are available starting October 23 for just $4.39 per 9 oz. bag.

Season’s Choice Pre-Portioned Herbs (Ginger, Garlic, Basil)

Don’t you hate it when you’re in the middle of a recipe and it calls for an herb that you know you have but cannot for the life of you put your hands on? You’ve searched your cupboards high and low to no avail. Enter these Season’s Choice Pre-Portioned Herb Cubes for garlic, ginger and basil. Each 3 oz. package comes with 24 cubes perfectly portioned at 1 teaspoon each. And since these are kept in your freezer, there’s no more emptying the pantry. These frozen herbs are available starting October 23 for just $2.79 each so stock up. The ginger cubes would be perfect to add to a smoothie, like in our Mango-Ginger Smoothie. And the garlic would be fantastic in any of our garlic-Parm recipes. 

Steakhouse or Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoned Chuck Roast

As the weather gets cooler, there is nothing like the scent of a warm, hearty meal simmering away. And Aldi has the perfect cut of meat that can handle the slow cooker or an oven roasting. And bonus—it’s already seasoned. This USDA Chuck Roast is available in pre-seasoned steakhouse or Bourbon & Brown Sugar varieties starting on October 4 for just $5.79. At that price, you should buy several for your freezer. And we’ve got the perfect sides to go with it. Of course, some sort of potato is a must with a chuck roast and we’ve got lots of different potato sides to choose from. And you’ll want some fiber to help move the meat along (if you know what I mean) so be sure to include one of our cozy, high-fiber vegetable side dishes. 

Crofton Cast Iron Roaster

Another option for your roast is to roast the veggies right in with the meat and this Crofton Cast Iron Roaster is the perfect vessel for doing just that. Offered in green gradient or stark white, this cast iron roaster offers superior heat retention and distribution and features a long-lasting porcelain enamel interior and exterior. The roaster is oven-safe up to 482 degrees and comes with a 2-year warranty. You can grab it starting October 30 for just $16.99. For that price, you might as well get one in each color or maybe even start your Christmas shopping (P.S. I’d love one!).